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Non-ablative lasers are less invasive but also less effective than ablative lasers. Non-ablative fractional lasers shine a focused beam of light at the...

Non-ablative lasers are less invasive but also less effective than ablative lasers. Non-ablative fractional lasers shine a focused beam of light at the skin in a fractional (dot-matrix) pattern, leaving the skin intact, while stimulating collagen and elastin production over time.

This procedure is normally repeated 4 times (3 or more) in 4-week intervals, and you should see gradual results with each session. And after your last session, your skin should continue to improve.

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John

April 26, 2007

Pros:

after 7 treatments I have had around 50-60 percent improvement on most scars.

Cons:

does not close up pores, the price, not sure if a deep erbium is better since it is not as safe I guess but all at once and waiting 2 weeks to heal is almost better than 5 days to heal each month

worth it

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Matt

April 24, 2007

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Made a minor improvement in the slightest of acne scars.

Cons:

Had no effect on deep scars of skin imperfections. Some areas healed worse making them almost appear deeper. Didn't even remove a fine wrinkle I have.

I had 5 fraxel laser treatments with experienced doctors, and had the laser intensity eventually go to the maximum level. This was done at a laser treatment center-so they're the pros. It looked good the next day, but after the slight swelling goes down until there is absolutely no swelling at all (which takes about 2-3 weeks), then you will see that there is almost no improvement. I had about 30 close-up pictures taken by doctors before and after, and you can't tell the difference. My face still has all of the scars and imperfections and slight wrinkle, but for the very minor scars, you can almost see a slight improvement for some. BIG WASTE OF MONEY and it gets your hopes up for nothing.

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kathy

April 16, 2007

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made my pores large and scar's more noticable.

I had an Dermabrasion done over a year ago. I think that it made my scar's look worse. Like the wine glass effect. Wider at the bottom then at the top. I have also had 5 fraxel treatment's done about 8 month's ago and i'm not impressed with that either. I truely believe it has couse fat loss.

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Has Promise

April 3, 2007

Pros:

Deep scars. Noticed 10% improvement after only one fraxel treatent. One session treats 20%, so I wasn't expecting miracles. My skin looked healthy for the first time in years after the first. I plan to continue on.

Cons:

Of course, the price.

Try it once - at least. It's so clear that everyone has different results, so try it for yourself and see if it works for you. I have deep cheek scars and it appears to have put my skin on the right track. For me, it was a matter of - What else is out there that doesnt require a month of downtime?

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Not happy

March 26, 2007

Pros:

My skin looked great about a week after but once the peeling and swelling subsided I saw the same exact scars. The center I went to recommended photofacial along with the fraxel, I had one spot that blistered, scabed and now I have new pock marks.

Cons:

I do not feel it is worth the cost and pain. Granted I have ice pick scars and I only did one but after the new scars I lost confidence and the research seems to indicate it doesn't do much for ice pick acne scars, by the way my scarring is mild.

Save you money, save your face. Maybe in a few years the technology will improve.

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oldgirl

March 25, 2007

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second treatment with fraxel. can't tell if its wishfulness or reality..but i think my rolling scars look better. face gets puffy and dry. but it has minmized pores...made skin smoother

Cons:

cost. and still not sure how much it has help my acne scars yet.

worth a try....if you have the money

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Kim

March 19, 2007

Pros:

Easy recovery time

Cons:

Price

I had c02 abot 12 years ago and saw a fair amount of improvement in my skin. I decided after careful consideration to pursue Fraxel treatments. I have rolling scars which apparently respond well. After the first treatment, I did not notice much improvement. My derm had warned me not to expect much. I had my second last week and can already notice a marked improvement. I can't wait for my third. They are becoming more aggresive with each treatment. I had little discomfort with treatment 1, but I did breakout and swell considerably.My Dr said it was because of ointment used afterward. This time, I felt it more but cleared up quickly and did not swell as much. The doctor feels that post treatment ointments may contribute to swelling.My family is noticing a difference in my skin already. I really am anxious to have it done again. I recommend people be patient with this treatment. It works.

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fraxel

March 15, 2007

I had my first fraxel treatment four weeks ago. It didn't hurt. I was swollen for three days. I was red for four days then pink for two. I peeled but not excessively. I went in on a Friday. I was back at work on the Monday. I didn't bother with make up at all and didn't feel self concious about it. I guess it's a little like mild sunburn. My second treatment is tomorrow. I was told improvement would be visable from the 3rd or 4th treatment. then for a further 6 months afterwards. Although of course, you still cannot help but keep an eye on progress even after the first one. I have noticed a subtle change, but no-one else has. Scars are softer but still there, my cheeks have more colour (i'm very fair). I'm not sure what to expect after my second one tomorrow but will post the results when the redness goes down and i can see a true indication.

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nazzz

January 20, 2007

Pros:

do not know yet

Cons:

the procedure is painful as far as it concerns me.

I had a fraxel laser treatment 2 dayes ago. my face is still red and swelling has subsided about 80 percent.doc said I need atleat 3-4 treatments. I am anxiously waiting to see the results. a pakage of 4 treatments cost me $3200 I will update you about my condition next week.

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Mark B. Taylor, MD

November 30, 2006

Pros:

Over 50% improvement in all types of acne scars in a single treatment.

Cons:

One week of down time

I have been treating acne scars for 28 years with every treatment that has become available. A new technique that I call "tangential laser rsurfacing" using a erbium/carbon dioxide laser (Derma-K) laser in combination with a blending TCA peel on the non scarred areas of the face, consistently gives excellent improvement in all types of acne scars. Much less painful than fraxel or traditional laser resurfacing and much more improvement in a single treatment. Depressed scars are treated with Silikon 1000 (a permanent scar filler) or Perlane one month after the peel.

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